Laboratoire Dubois S.A.

Material testing Metallographic examinations : structure, defects, coating thickness, microhardness, roughness. Scanning electronic microscopy (SEM) with X-ray microanalyses EDX, Atomic force microscopy (AFM) and nanoindentation. Standardised tests : corrosion, wear, adhesion, UV-radiation, nickel release.

Tribology-studies Friction, wear measurements, lubrication, etc.

Chemistry services Chemical analyses, inorganic and organic : water, air, chemicals and chemical products (metals, lubricating agents, solvents, polymers, adhesives, paints, etc.). Advice in industrial hygienic and wastewater treatment.

Polymers Mechanical and climatic tests (UV-radiation, Heat, Moisture, Ozone) analyses of allergenic and toxic agents.

Electroplating Analyses and tests of plating baths, effluents and emissions. Process optimisation. Expertise, technical assistance, R+D. Studies for the implantation of workshops. Professional training.

Chronofiable Reliability tests and homologation of horological and microtechnical devices. Accredited according to SN EN ISO 17025 (No STS 104)